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📣 IPFA Poland Speaker Line-Up Announced We are pleased to announce the expert speakers joining us in Warsaw to explore Innovative Financing Solutions: Project and Green Bonds in the Energy Transition. 🎤 Hear from: Katarzyna Zaremba-Kopeć, Investment Director, mBank S.A. (Moderator) Tim Conduit, Partner, A&O Shearman Anna Chmielewska, Associate Director, Senior Banker, EBRD Rafał Trzop, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Allianz Polska Tomasz Sek, Co-founder, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, R.Power Renewables From traditional financing to capital market instruments – we will discuss how project bonds, green bonds, and investor perspectives are shaping the financial future of Poland’s energy transition. 📅 13 May ⏲️ 15:00 📍 mBank Offices, Prosta 18, Warsaw 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gDr8WG6f This event is kindly co-hosted by A&O Shearman and mBank S.A. Not an IPFA Member? Get in touch with Laura Cafora to find out more about joining the IPFA Network. #IPFA #EnergyTransition #GreenBonds #ProjectFinance #Poland #InfrastructureFinance

How can Belgium meet its grid flexibility targets while integrating more renewable energy? Join IPFA in Liège for a timely discussion on the future of Belgium’s electricity system, featuring expert insights from across the energy value chain. With a record 28.2% of electricity generation coming from renewables in 2023, the time to address flexibility is now. This in-person event is kindly hosted by Wallonie Entreprendre 💡 The speaker line up! 👩💼 Sylviane Bilgischer, Investment Manager and Coordinator of WalEnergie, Wallonie Entreprendre (Moderator) ⚡ Christophe Degrez, Founder & Managing Director, Bnewable 🔌 Jeff Kartanegara, Program Manager Integral Energy System, Alliander 🔋 Cédric Legros, Managing Director, BSTOR 🔍 James Matthys-Donnadieu, Chief Customers, Markets & System Officer, Elia Group 🌍 Bruno Vanderschueren, Managing Partner, Junction Growth Investors & Manager, BeWatt 🗓 13 May 2025 🕠 5.30pm 📍 Wallonie Entreprendre, Avenue Maurice Destenay 13, Liège 📢 Topics include market evolution, cross-border perspectives, grid stability solutions, and the role of regulation in supporting flexibility. 👉 Secure your place now! https://lnkd.in/e2WF8PmW Not an IPFA Member? Get in touch with Laura Cafora for an informal discussion about joining the IPFA Network. #IPFA #EnergyTransition #GridFlexibility #FutureOfEnergy #Belgium

Future Leaders Networking in Brussels Last week’s IPFA Future Leaders event in Brussels, generously hosted by @Stibbe, brought together a diverse mix of professionals from across the energy, finance, and legal sectors to explore the future of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Belgium. Just look at those panoramic views across Brussels! With attendees at all stages of their careers, discussions offered a wide range of perspectives on the commercial and regulatory challenges shaping the sector — from evolving revenue models to risk management and bankability. We echo our thanks to everyone who joined us — with a special mention to the fantastic team at Stibbe for making this such a memorable event. Interested in opportunities in Belgium? Please contact Laura Cafora to keep the conversation going. #IPFA #FutureLeaders #Community #Networking #Connecting #GlobalNetwork

📢Speakers announced! IPFA Middle East & Africa Webinar: Women in Infrastructure: Celebrating Success, Building the Future Join us to celebrate International Women's Day with a webinar exploring the contributions of women in global infrastructure projects with a focus on the Middle East and Africa. This webinar highlights successful leadership and innovative approaches women bring to sustainable development, showcasing their impact on major projects. You'll engage in focused breakout sessions to share best practices and build your network with professionals driving successful infrastructure initiatives. Discover how your expertise contributes to the advancement of vital infrastructure projects worldwide. Speakers Keynote speaker: Julia Prescot CBE, IPFA Global Chair Panellists: - Mphokolo Makara, Head Energy and Infrastructure East Africa, Standard Bank Group - Catherine Workman, Infrastructure/PPP Partner, Pinsent Masons 📅 – Tuesday April 29, 2025 🕓 – 8.00am London | 10.00am South Africa | 11.00am East Africa | 12.00pm Dubai Register now: https://lnkd.in/e25cBmHq This webinar is kindly hosted by: KPMG #IPFA #Infrastructure #Energy #GlobalNetwork #Community #Connecting #Webinar #Virtual #MiddleEast #Africa #DEI #WomenInInfrastructure

Echoing the fantastic reflections shared below on The BESS is Yet to Come! ⚡🔋 Industry peers in Copenhagen explored the future of Battery Energy Storage Systems in the Nordics – a region clearly full of momentum and opportunity. The keynote from ABN AMRO Bank N.V. set the scene perfectly, followed by a dynamic panel discussion covering bankability, legal frameworks, and risk – all expertly moderated by Bird & Bird. Thank you once again to our speakers and contributors for sharing their insights, and to our co-hosts Bird & Bird and Control Risks for helping bring this event to life. We are also grateful to Laura Huomo chair of the Nordics Council for delivering the IPFA update and to our Nordic Council members, Martin Tornberg and Peter Högström, for their ongoing support in shaping IPFA’s regional activity. If you are looking to get more involved in the Nordic market, please reach out to IPFA’s Laura Cafora or Laura B. to explore future opportunities. #IPFA #EnergyTransition #BESS #Nordics #Infrastructure

📢Speakers announced! Indigenous Equity: Building Inclusive Futures Join us for an informative session delving into Indigenous Equity models and project development in Canada. We will discuss the importance of collaboration between governments, (Canadian, Provincial and Indigenous), project proponents and financing sponsors and share insights on structuring considerations for continued growth and success of Indigenous partnerships. Experts will share information on the latest investments in this emerging field, among other transactions involving multiple Indigenous partners. Speakers Moderator: Tiffany Murray, Partner, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) - Hillary Thatcher, Senior Director, Indigenous Infrastructure, Investments, Canada Infrastructure Bank/ Banque de l'infrastructure du Canada - Michelle Chislett, Executive Vice President, Onshore Renewables, Northland Power Inc. - Matt Jamieson, President and CEO, Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation 📅 – Wednesday May 7, 2025 🌏 – BLG Offices, Bay Adelaide Centre, East Tower, 22 Adelaide St W #3400, Toronto, ON M5H 4E3 🕓 – 5.00pm Register now: https://lnkd.in/eSfjGQ8i This in-person event is kindly hosted by: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) #IPFA #Infrastructure #Energy #GlobalNetwork #Community #Connecting #Toronto #Canada #IndigenousEquity

One of our Energy Transition Special Interest Groups, led by Ashurst, is looking at Decarbonisation of Transport (Road & Rail) wants your feedback in a short survey. 📰 Take part now! https://lnkd.in/ehpb7HtA ➡️ Find out more about our Energy Transition Network https://lnkd.in/e-xkgDA3 #ipfa #energytransition #specialinterestgroups #decarbonisation Alex Guy Jamie Illingworth

We are excited to welcome Melissa Di Marco PhD., MSc, Associée / Partner at Accuracy, as the newest member of the IPFA Canada Council. 🎤 IPFA’s North America Operations Manager, Jessica Jenkins recently caught up with Melissa to get to know her better: IPFA - What do you hope to bring to the Canadian Council? Melissa - I bring a unique combination of practical experience across major capital programs and a strategic, forward-looking mindset. I’m a connector—between legal, financial, and technical disciplines; between generations of professionals; and between traditional infrastructure models and the innovation we need to meet today’s challenges. I hope to contribute by helping the Council shape conversations on project delivery models, financing approaches, and talent development—and by championing more inclusive and purpose-driven leadership across the sector. Read the full conversation on our website: https://lnkd.in/eDNdx9uk #IPFA #Infrastructure #Energy #GlobalNetwork #Community #Connecting #Council #Canada #NorthAmerica

A huge thank you to everyone who attended our half-day conference in Madrid last week, where we explored key investment opportunities and regulatory developments shaping the decarbonisation of Spain's economy. A special thank you to our hosts Herbert Smith Freehills for partnering with us on this event, and our brilliant panellists, for their contribution to the engaging discussion: Panel 1: Renewable energy generation and storage Sarah Pollock, Herbert Smith Freehills Silvia Encinas Hernanz, EDP Renewables Jesús Alberto de la Torre López, Foresight Group Ubaldo Yáñez Díaz, Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company) Panel 2: Renewable gases Miguel Fraga Otero, Herbert Smith Freehills Antoni Macià, Suma Capital Ryan Miller. KKR Uffe Winther, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners Panel 3: Data centres Guillermo Uriarte Senén, Herbert Smith Freehills Francisco de Bergia Sada, Azora Pedro Gomez, Ferrovial Francisco Rivas, MERLIN Properties Elliot Zounon, CFA, CBRE #IPFA #Infrastructure #Energy #Renewables #Renewablegases #datacentres #energystorage #Spanishmarket

Thank you to everyone who joined us for 'The Evolution of Contracting in Australia's NEM' – an evening of insightful discussion and vibrant networking. 📸 Photos from the evening below We explored the growing range of contracting models beyond the wholesale market – from renewable PPAs and battery tolling agreements to emerging government-backed contracts like LTESAs and CIS. A huge thanks to our expert panel, expertly moderated by Hugo Batten, Aurora Energy Research with Stephanie Easton, Iberdrola, Neil Fraser, Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Brad Hopkins, AMPYR Australia And of course, thank you to our hosts at Aurora Energy Research for their support and hospitality. Get in touch with APAC's Operations Manager, Samantha Best, to discuss future opportunities across the region. See you at the next Sydney event, New Zealand Government Infrastructure Investment Update 2025 on 1 May - reserve your spot https://lnkd.in/e9iZwCti #IPFA #EnergyTransition #FutureOfEnergy #AustraliaEnergy #ProjectFinance